Exodus Chapter 11: Verses 2-3 (NIV-UK)
Tell the people that men and women alike are to ask their neighbours for articles of silver and gold.’ (The Lord made the Egyptians favourably disposed towards the people, and Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people.)
Exodus Chapter 12: Verse 38 (NIV-UK)
Many other people went up with them, and also large droves of livestock, both flocks and herds.
Galatians Chapter 6: Verse 9 (NIV-UK)
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Moses had been warned by God that Pharaoh wouldn’t listen to what he said. Even with this warning I wonder if he ever got weary of being rebuffed, and if he even wondered what the point of appearing before Pharaoh was? Perhaps it was to speak to others. It seems that although Pharaoh didn’t pay attention, other people did, even to the extent that it seems others chose lo leave Egypt with the Israelites.
Not everyone will accept our story of how Jesus has made a difference in our lives. Some will be dismissive and some will mock. But if we conduct ourselves properly as a good ambassador of Christ, just as Moses acted as God’s representative in Egypt, there will be some who will take notice of how we behave and why, and seek to follow Jesus for themselves. We just need to remember not to let our disappointment get to us when we think no one is interested. We never know who might be paying attention.
Dear Lord,
I know that Moses continued to speak to Pharaoh to no avail, but there were others who were impacted by what he said. Help me to persevere with my walk with You even in the face of mockery and scorn, because others may be impacted by Your hand on my life. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen.